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General Administration & Management
Planning, Design & Construction
AVP Vice President for Facilities Services and Capital Planning
Hamline University
- To lead all functional areas of Facilities Services Departments. Areas of responsibility include
- Central Plant Services, Building Maintenance, Landscaping and Grounds, Custodial Services,
- Environmental Health & Safety, Space & Project Management. The AVP oversees an office that
- provides master planning, design and construction management support, sustainability
- expertise, energy management, innovative partnering expertise, and other facility operation
- expertise to Hamline University.
- Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Provides administrative leadership for all departments within Facilities Services.
- Administrative responsibilities include:
- Human resource management (hiring, training, professional development,
- compliance, employee relations, succession planning), including excellent
- interpersonal and teambuilding abilities.
- Ensuring that the provisions of the Local 70-International Union of Operating
- Engineers contract are followed.
- Business and financial management, operating/capital budget development and
- management, long range planning, including the responsible overseeing of
- budget management and accountability of funds.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare
- Board of Trustees level reporting.
- Work with various city, state, and federal governmental agencies to coordinate
- projects and grant funding and related reporting/record-keeping.
- Leads, guides, and oversees operations for all departments within Facilities Services.
- Operational responsibilities include:
- Seek out, evaluate, and implement appropriate new approaches to facilities
- management and operations.
- Computer management systems and technology (e.g., work order, scheduling,
- reporting, building automation, access, cctv, safety).
- Plant management (capital renewal, life cycle management, facilities
- assessments, project planning/estimating/scheduling).
- Leads, guides, and oversees utilities, energy, and environmental stewardship.
- Responsibilities include:
- Energy management and water conservation strategies and implementation.
- A demonstrated commitment to resource stewardship and the ability to
- champion sustainability and resilience planning across campus.
- Campus infrastructure master planning.
- Ability to employ energy purchasing strategies and demonstrated ability to
- ensure prudent management of organizational utilities expenses.
- Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Key Competencies
- Working knowledge of facilities planning, design and construction; facilities
- maintenance and operations; utilities operations and management; personnel
- management and financial management.
- Must be skilled in written and oral communication. Must be able to interact
- effectively with a wide variety of individuals including faculty, staff, students,
- contractors and vendors.
- Demonstrated skills in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and
- presentation software.
- Minimum Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Ten plus years of successful experience in facilities management in an institutional
- setting, in a leadership role.
- Preferred Education/Experience
- Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or business
- from an accredited college or university.
- Professional certification as a Professional Engineer, Licensed Architect, Certified
- Educational Facilities Professional, or LEED certification.
- Five or more years’ experience in a senior facilities leadership position at an
- institution of higher education or state institution.
- Experience with AutoCAD, BIM, project management and/or project estimating
- software as desired.
- Knowledge of capital, financial, land-use and master planning
- Experience working with unions and labor agreements.
- Excellent interpersonal and team-building abilities, outstanding oral and written
- communication skills.
CEFP preferred.
Chief Facilities Officer
Metropolitan Community College
Chief Facilities Officer
Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Missouri (MCCKC) seeks recommendations, nominations and applications for the position of Chief Facilities Officer. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services, the Chief Facilities Officer establishes, leads, and supervises an effective facility operational structure.
MCCKC operates as one college with five campuses and other educational sites, under the leadership of Chancellor Kimberly Beatty, now serving in her eighth year at the College. MCCKC is one of the largest public education providers in the area, serving approximately 30,000 students annually. From its early days and humble beginnings, MCCKC has consistently focused on positive change and growth to provide students and the community growth through education. Since 2020, MCCKC has added a total of 187,960 square feet of new or expanded facilities, including the Automotive Institute addition.
The Chief Facilities Officer directs long-range and short-range planning efforts which support the district’s strategic, academic, planning and budget goals. In addition, the Chief Facilities Officer oversees all aspects of MCCKC's physical facilities, including maintenance, repairs, construction projects, compliance with safety regulations, and managing budgets for facility operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of buildings and infrastructure while optimizing cost-efficiency. The incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the multi-year Facilities Master Plan to align with the institution’s strategic goals, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and with a focus on sustainability and future growth.
Some of the expected qualifications for the next Chief Facilities Officer include:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 10 years of Facilities/Buildings Operations experience, and five (or more) additional years of leadership experience.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Demonstrated experience in strategic facility (or “Master”) planning—including development and management of a multi-year plan, encompassing the entire portfolio of owned and/or leased space that guides strategic facility goals and the organization’s strategic objectives.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Master’s Degree in a related field of study.
- Experience overseeing multiple sites and managing a diverse range of facility projects.
- Extensive experience preparing and executing Facilities capital expenditure plans and financial requests to executive leadership and a board.
- 5 or more years of Facilities Department and staff leadership.
To ensure full consideration, completed applications are due by September 24, 2025. The search page, which includes the Executive Search Profile and application and nomination links, is located at https://rhperry.com/MCCKCFacilities.
RH Perry & Associates is assisting MCCKC with this search. All confidential communications may be directed to our search team: Dr. Gregory Thomas, Senior Consultant, at (823) 247-8710, or Mr. Paul Doeg, President and Chief Operating Officer, at (828) 785-1394 or to MCCKCFacilities@rhperry.com.
Assistant Director Physical Plant
Florida International University
Assistant Director Physical Plant
Florida International University
Full job description
Provides leadership and manages multiple Facilities Operations units, including technical operations such as roofs, building envelopes, and structures; Key Control/Access Control; Grounds, Landscaping, Athletic Fields; Irrigation Water Use Permit. Coordinates plans and reviews for new construction and renovation projects to verify that standards relating to maintenance/operations are adhered to. Responsible for the Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM) program, which analyzes university assets. Accounts for remedial and deferred maintenance, maintaining databases (VFA/Gordian) that account for necessary funds to maintain existing assets. Monitors the work of vendors and contractors and interacts with the University community to advance the mission of the Facilities Management Department. Oversee the day-to-day supervision and direction of assigned units, including recruiting of personnel and training, while maintaining responsibility for the budgets of those units. Identifies problems and develops resolutions. Develops and implements short-term and long-term goals and strategies as agreed upon with the Director of Physical Plant.
- Oversees the day-to-day supervision and direction of all maintenance, including deferred maintenance programs; maintenance repairs, alterations, rehabilitation, and renovation of facilities operations at MMC.
- Oversees the General Maintenance, Paint, and Building Envelope departments. Ensure that work is performed professionally and efficiently. Manages related budgets and purchase orders related to these efforts.
- Oversees the Key Control/Access department. Coordinates that work is performed professionally and efficiently, following the University's established policies and procedures.
- Oversees the Landscaping Grounds, Athletic Fields, and Irrigation departments. Coordinates that work is performed professionally and efficiently. Works closely with department Managers to ensure the Grounds and Landscaping contract is followed. Provides overview and supervision to debris manager and debris removal companies for hurricane and other related debris removal services.
- Manages and coordinates the South Florida Water Management Water Use Permit. Works with consultants to track and report to the agency on the use of irrigation water. Directs the FIU irrigation department staff as required to adhere to irrigation water use.
- Coordinates plan reviews for new construction and renovation projects to verify that standards relating to maintenance and operations are adhered to.
- Directs all functions of the Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM) program for the University. Coordinates the upkeep and update of the VFA/Gordian database. Coordinates the timeline for the site walkthroughs of all the assets in the VFA/Gordian database inventory. Coordinates the update of the VFA/Gordian database to ensure proper reports can be generated. Coordinates the development of required reports from the VFA/Gordian database to help develop deferred maintenance requirements.
- Monitors the work of vendors and contractors and interacts with the University community to advance the mission of the Facilities Management Department.
- Responsible for the budgets of assigned units. Identifies problems and develops resolutions. Develops and implements short-term and long-term goals and strategies as agreed upon with the Director of Physical Plant.
- Directs all functions pertaining to the operations and management of the Key control unit for MMC and BBC campuses, Grounds, and General maintenance at the MMC campus. Responsible for the employees assigned to these units. Provides direction in the operation of these units. Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of training and safety programs to ensure employees are professionally trained. Administers the unit's budget to ensure that the University assets are appropriately maintained to establish standards.
- Assists the Director in the direction and execution of physical plant operations of the Facilities Management Department. Performs other duties as assigned by the Physical Plant Director or the AVP for Facilities.
- Assists in ensuring that goals and objectives of assigned areas of responsibility are linked to the University's common goals and are communicated and achieved for FIU campuses. Assists the Director in the administration and interpretation of policies and procedures for multiple functions within the Facilities Operations units.
- Authorizes and monitors all purchases and expenditures needed to operate assigned units. Prepares annual budget requests. Compiles and analyzes departmental reports and KPIs and maintains all operational records.
- Exercises delegated authority for the Director, Physical Plant, as assigned and assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of the Director.
- Performs essential duties during any emergencies, such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other University emergency. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during University emergency closings with appropriate notification by the Director and/or Head of the department.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in appropriate field and four (4) years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and two (2) years of relevant experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Degree in Architecture and/or Construction Management
- Experience supervising a team. Experience managing units within facilities operations.
- Experience managing units within facilities operations
- Understanding and knowledge of mid-level management with a proven record of achievement in a physical plant setting in a college, University, or other public institution.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Job ID 535526- job post
Florida International University 4.3
4.3 out of 5 stars
11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199
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Assistant Director, Maintenance Services
University of Mary Washington
The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Assistant Director of Maintenance Services. Key responsibilities of the Assistant Director include, but are not limited to:
- Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of both in-house and contracted work.
- Conducts inspections of new construction and maintenance activities.
- Performs comprehensive inspections of all UMW facilities and buildings.
- Supports the development and maintenance of the Facilities asset inventory.
Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of local and state codes applicable to construction and maintenance.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.
- Skilled in coordinating and scheduling projects and repairs with contractors and multiple trade shops.
- Capable of developing construction, repair, and remodel plans, including accurate cost estimates for labor and materials.
- Knowledgeable in safety requirements, including working from elevated workstations (e.g., ladders, scaffolds), accessing confined spaces, and meeting necessary medical certifications.
Contact for more information:
Alan Hunter, FMP
Director of Maintenance Services
Facilities Services
University of Mary Washington
540-654-2023
Senior Director of Design & Construction
Ohio University
Senior Director of Design & Construction
Ohio University's Design & Construction unit is hiring!
Design & Construction is looking for a Senior Director of Design & Construction to join their team.
The Senior Director of Design & Construction provides strategic leadership and oversees the day-to-day operations of the department. This includes supervising from 8-12 project managers (depending upon work load), administrative staff, and associated support staff.
The Senior Director will lead, promote, and direct a comprehensive, customer sensitive unit and will contribute significantly to the overall direction of design and construction and the delivery of programming services to the entire campus, and will collaborate closely with the University’s planning office for successful “cradle to grave” project execution.
The Senior Director is responsible for the project development and programming of capital projects, design guidance, the selection of consultants, and leadership of the office.
The Senior Director is expected to collaborate with department and University leadership (VPs, Deans, AVPs, Directors) as necessary to support institution and department processes and goals.
For more details and to apply, please go to the following link on or before 9/8/25: to join their team.
https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/55067
Facilities Project Manager
University at Albany
Facilities Project Manager
The University at Albany is seeking to fill a Facilities Project Manager position. Reporting to the Director of Facilities Project Management within the unit Planning, Design, and Construction, the Facilities Project Manager is responsible for managing capital construction projects from inception through final completion and occupancy and will collaborate with campus stakeholders, State University Construction Fund, DASNY, and external consultants and contractors for successful delivery of facilities projects. To read the entire vacancy announcement visit https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=191354.